‘Something Extraordinary’

Last night, “something extraordinary happened” at Gabriel’s on John Street: twenty six community leaders gathered for an intimate meal and a “pointed discussion on the positive efforts being had in the city of Kingston,” according to Plankingston.org. After introductions and a fine meal, the group was broken into smaller groups by facilitator Tom Caplan and charged with the task of answering this question: “What question, if answered, could make the most difference for the future of Kingston?”

The process resulted in a half dozen responses, and the dialogue is continuing. See Plankingston.org for more details and updates on this project. The organizers promise more sessions down the road. Here’s the list of who attended last night:

Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Executive Director, Kingston Land Trust

Carl Frankel, Community Consultant

Chris Silva, Executive Director, UPAC and The Bardavon

Cliff Cooper, Steering and Program Committee, US Green Building Council